Anesthesia Technician

Anesthesia Technician Opportunity At Wood County HospitalElevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.The Anesthesia Technician provides personal care and professional excellence by assisting in the day-to-day operation of the Anesthesia cost center under the supervision of the Chief of Anesthesiology and the Surgical Services Supervisor. He/she ensures that anesthesia equipment and supplies are maintained, available, and prepared for use in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based clinical and regulatory guidelines.Major tasks, duties, and responsibilities:Performs decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of anesthesia supply & equipment in accordance with evidence-based clinical and regulatory guidelines as well as policies & procedures.Inspects and assembles anesthesia instruments and equipment in compliance with assembly instructions and policies & procedures.Monitors, inventories, and maintains anesthesia supplies in both the Anesthesia Workroom and at points-of-use throughout the Surgery and OB departments.Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of anesthesia equipment according to manufacturer's recommendation and unit policy.Assists with turnover of anesthesia equipment and supplies between surgical procedures, ensuring that cleaning and disinfection of high-touch equipment is performed to unit standards.Assists in the training of new personnel.Participates in evaluation of new products, procedures, equipment, and research projects.Collects data and runs reports as directed by unit & department leadership.Inventories and assists with ordering clerical supplies in support of patient care and administrative operations.Other duties as assigned.Job qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an Anesthesia Tech program preferred.Anesthesia Technician certification within 36 months of date of hire.Experience as an Anesthesia Technician highly preferred; experience in surgery or a procedural setting preferred.Basic computer use competency (keyboarding; order/data entry and retrieval; word processing) required.Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and team work skills.Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication.Demonstration of positive customer service.Demonstration of ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changes in workload.Physical requirements:In an 8-hour workday, employee stands/walks (hours at one time): [ ] 0-2 [ ] 2-4 [ ] 4-6 [X] 6-8.In a 8 hour workday, employee sits (hours at one time/hours during the day): [X] 0-2 [ ] 2-4 [ ] 4-6 [ ] 6-8.Employee lifts: [ ] up to 10# [ ] 10-20# [X] 20-50# [ ] over 50#.Lifting as indicated in item 3 above is performed during the workday: [X] occasionally [ ] frequently [ ] continuously.Employee uses hands for repetitive: a. Simple grasping: [X] yes [ ] no b. Pushing/pulling [X] yes [ ] no c. Fine manipulation [X] yes [ ] no.Employee uses feet for repetitive movement in operating foot controls: [ ] yes [X] no.Employee must be able to: a. Bend [X] frequently [ ] occasionally [ ] not at all b. Squat [X] frequently [ ] occasionally [ ] not at all c. Kneel [X] frequently [ ] occasionally [ ] not at all d. Climb [ ] frequently [X] occasionally [ ] not at all.